10 May 1918
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
1
A major German assault was repelled as Allied gunners held the line and French forces mounted a counter dash. The clash marked a significant setback for German assault plans with heavy artillery and infantry actions reported along the front.
American and British forces repulsed a large German attack on the Picardy and Flanders fronts. German troops, aided by a feigned wounded man, pressed at American trenches and then fled under heavy fire. The German force aimed to advance with five divisions, possibly as a prelude to a larger push toward Ypres.
Evidence in the 112 I W W leaders trial shows Bolshevik Russia sought to coordinate with the I W W in August 1917. Letters to Haywood discussed creating a single global union and taking America from capitalists. Propaganda excerpts urged sabotage and antiwar actions.
Ohio shows showers and cooler conditions Friday and Saturday, with Lake Erie area showers. Kentucky follows with showers and cooler Friday, then fair and cooler Saturday. Indiana experiences thunderstorms and cooler Friday, then fair and cooler Saturday in east and south portions. West Virginia sees showers Friday, cooler in the west, and clearing cooler Saturday. Temperature highs and precipitation listed for Montreal Omaha Jacksonville Pittsburgh Chattanooga Chicago Portland St Louis San Francisco Cincinnati. May 9 1918 records at 7 p.m. meridian time show cloudy conditions with varying wind speeds and rain across locations.
Passengers arriving from Colombia say the burning of the German steamship Prinz Heitel Friedrich in Puerto Colombia harbor last month was ordered by its commander Captain Dewall. Dewall and his crew reportedly escaped and were arrested. he told Colombian authorities he acted on orders from high German officials.
Secretary McAdoo pressed Congress to act now on revenue measures to cover the large war costs. A Treasury prepared statement on the nation’s finances will be shown to Senate and House committees in days to decide on an upward revision of the war revenue law. Leaders warn adjournment by July 1 may slip to fall if action is delayed.
Governor Cox of Ohio faced an accusation from Washington's governor about contemptuous treatment by an Ohio requisition agent. Tim Long of Cuyahoga County pursued William MacFarlane in Seattle on nonsupport charges, with disputes over habeas corpus and travel to Portland. Washington claims Long agreed to delay custody, while Long and externor Cox deny such an agreement and threaten return if demanded.
On the French front German artillery under orders from the Crown Princes ruthlessly targets Amiens. The city suffers severe damage as six to eight inch shells and incendiaries devastate homes and landmarks while air raids and torpedoes add to the destruction. Firefighters valiantly fight blazes as German projectiles fall around the city.
Washington May 9 The House adopted the conference report on the draft quota bill and rejected the Senate amendment exempting ministerial and medical students The measure now goes to the Senate and the vote on the rejection was 182 to 118 The debate centered on credits for voluntary enlistments and exemptions for theology students with Representatives McKenzie Cannon Mondell and Shallenberger taking key positions
Italian Assistant Secretary of State Romeo Gallenga said in Palermo that German penetration in Italy was a calamity from the triple alliance. He urged Italian discipline as essential to Allied victory and pledged Italy would do her part to the utmost, noting France and England are determined to win.
Amsterdam reports Queen Marie of Romania refuses to recognize the treaty between Romania and Germany and says she would abdicate rather than rule under German rule. Her children share the stance and condemn German influence in the press.
A tornado struck Eldridge nine miles north of Davenport Iowa killing and injuring many. More than a score of people were pinned under a building and several are dead. Buildings are on fire and all communications to Eldridge are down as doctors and nurses respond.
A railway office message reports eighteen killed in Calmar Iowa as a tornado struck tonight and three killed with one injured at Mason City Iowa, outlining a severe Midwest storm with multiple fatalities.
Des Moines reports indicate five killed and scores injured as storm swept eastern and northeastern Iowa. Unofficial tallies show eleven deaths, six unconfirmed, with Calmar death reports unverified from Sioux Falls. Chicago wires relay at least three dead in Illinois and Iowa as a tornado devastates central areas, including two women killed in Franklin Illinois when a chimney collapsed.
The National War Labor Board was asked by Secretary Wilson to investigate labor conditions in Porto Rico. A three member committee representing the public the AFL and the Labor Department was proposed. The inquiry follows F C Roberts report that 26000 sugar workers yearly strike for a living wage amid 1 25 million islanders. average sugar wage about 7 cents per hour and coffee pay as low as 40 cents daily with some women earning 20 cents. The probe blames wealthy outside interests for exploitation and notes German plantation owners and enemy custodian control with Food Administration and Insular Affairs involvement. Gompers calls for Governor Yager's removal citing incompetence and cites Iglesias investigation as source material for the federation.
A masterful speech by Lloyd George before the Commons defends the extended line. The address highlights political strategy and public support for ongoing measures, signaling confidence in government policy amid debates over duration and impact.
London crowds packed galleries as the Lloyd George government won 293 to 106 against Asquith's motion to form a Special Committee to probe General Maurice's charges. The Premier defended government actions, dispute over army strength, and noted military decisions were advised by authorities without cabinet interference.
United States Steel Corporation announces it will enter heavy artillery and projectile production at government expense. A special committee will oversee the project from an interior site, with no compensation for members, and accounts will be open for government examination as plans proceed with War Department coordination.
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